Wright scores 15 as North Texas beats Oklahoma State 61-59 in NIT quarterfinals
STILLWATER, Okla. — Atin Wright had 15 points in North Texas' 61-59 victory against Oklahoma State on Tuesday night in the NIT quarterfinals.
The Cowboys lost to North Texas in the NIT quarterfinals for the second time in three years after Brandon Newman missed a game-winning 3-pointer in the final second.
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